Spiritual Sickness: Finding Pleasure in Sin and the Path to True Obedience

Finding pleasure in forbidden acts (haram) indicates a spiritual sickness.
This spiritual ailment is like a snake-bitten person finding bitter food sweet, or a worm feeling comfortable only in filth.
True comfort and enjoyment are found in obedience to Allah, just as a fish finds solace in water.
The lower self (nafs) and Shaytan deceive individuals into believing that obedience to Allah leads to an unhappy life, while disobedience brings joy; this is a profound deception.
To overcome this, it is crucial to be honest with one's spiritual guide (Shaykh) about personal weaknesses and sins for proper guidance and correction.
A key method to abstain from sin is to constantly reflect on the thought: "What if the Angel of Death (Malakul Maut) visits me right now while I am committing this sin?"
Consistent indulgence in sin allows it to take deep root in one's system, making it extremely difficult to abandon later in life, similar to how a small sapling becomes a large, unmovable tree.
If a sin is committed, immediately make sincere repentance (tawbah) and seek assistance to avoid repeating it, preventing it from becoming an addiction.
Strive to find genuine pleasure and tranquility solely in acts of worship and obedience to Allah.

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